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02-21-2012 | 09:44 PM

#591

mcprodesign

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Originally Posted by TRL505

Shooting for 1000HP+....Eddie has to work his magic. Relativley small displacement (555ci) and small blower (3.3l) might make it a little of a challange...we will see.

You and 575 are gonna make a hell of a race. Although he has a lightning and you have an ex. You looking to run 120 plus?

02-22-2012 | 09:23 AM

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I dont think Ericks scx lowers will even be near the water at speed to cause drag .

02-22-2012 | 10:12 AM

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How high up are you going again?

02-22-2012 | 10:45 AM

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How high up are you going again?

To da moon!! Imco would have to call them -9's.

02-22-2012 | 11:20 AM

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Till the blade tips contact the underside of the platform

02-22-2012 | 12:54 PM

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Till the blade tips contact the underside of the platform

Their platform has already taken a few hits from flying blades. Just picture those silver carp that jump into boats all the time, but with prop blades...I always rode down in the cabin. lol

02-22-2012 | 10:55 PM

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I dont think Ericks scx lowers will even be near the water at speed to cause drag .

It would be a drag if the lowers never touched the water for sure .

But he has Fountain Performance Marine and co involved. His boat is gonna sing . I wish my rig was over at their shop.

02-23-2012 | 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TRL505

Shooting for 1000HP+....Eddie has to work his magic. Relativley small displacement (555ci) and small blower (3.3l) might make it a little of a challange...we will see.

you gotta fly in and do the Reggie Fountain experience